October 20, 2025
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In today’s fast-changing world, uncertainty is part of every investor’s journey — but it can also be a source of growth, resilience, and opportunity. No matter where you are in your financial journey, the key is to stay informed and confident in your long-term plan. Here are a few articles that caught my attention in October.
1. Learning when to lead and when to let go
Relentless drive, focus and control shape entrepreneurs and their budding companies. But it's a dilemma when they hope to manage everything, all the time, including their personal wealth. Here are some options to consider.
2. How to embrace uncertainty and find possibility in the unknown
What if uncertainty wasn't simply a source of discomfort, but the key to unlocking resilience, growth and opportunity? According to authors Nathan and Susannah Harmon Furr, the ability to embrace uncertainty is the skill to cultivate.
3. Navigating market volatility amid U.S.-China trade tensions
Market volatility has returned amid a pickup in trade tensions between the U.S. and China over shipping and rare earth metals. Damian Fernandes, Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Equity Portfolio Management with TD Asset Management, joins MoneyTalk to discuss what investors should be watching and what to expect from the latest corporate earnings.
4. Record market highs, real economic risks: What's next for investors
Markets have had quite a good run year to date, with U.S. stocks hitting record highs and the TSX up about 20%. But are signs of weakness in labour markets creating potential headwinds? Justin Flowerday, Managing Director and Head of Public Equities at TD Asset Management, looks at whether we are now on a path of lower inflation and strong growth.
5. Why gold's record rally is likely to continue
The price of gold has been on a record run, up roughly 40% year to date. Bart Melek, Global Head of Commodity Strategy at TD Securities, looks at the factors driving the precious metal higher and why oil's outlook remains less certain.
6. Three factors to consider when renewing your mortgage
For high-net-worth borrowers, mortgage renewal may be less about affordability and more about strategy - aligning rate choices and term length with broader financial goals.